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J17 KGE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 KGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,646 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,596 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,775 miles

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

o/s front brake grabbing

o/s wiper blade split on ends

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,444 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,322 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 58,258 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 57,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,364 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J17 KGE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 KGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J17 KGE registered?

J17 KGE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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